People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Lian Cheng snorted, "It was spread by those bastards from the Bear Gang. A bunch of trash, how smug they are."

Li Zuoche vaguely sensed something.

"Brother Cao, is that what you're trying to say?"

"Brother Li, tell me, if you were Guo Kai, would you make sure everyone knows about your good deeds before you take office?"

Li Zuoche shook his head and said, "Of course not. After all, the king's will is unpredictable, and if things go wrong, joy can turn into sorrow."

"So, it's unlikely that Guo Kai did this; it's probably someone trying to get him."

Lian Cheng slapped his forehead. "I know that. Although Guo Kai is behind the Bear Gang, Xiong Da of the Bear Gang has always been in contact with Han Cang. To be precise, he is Han Cang's dog."

Cao Ze laughed and said, "In addition to the news that Han Cang instructed the Bear Gang to spread that Guo Kai was the prime minister, it is clear that Han Cang and Guo Kai are only superficially friendly but actually at odds."

"So the intention this time is very clear: Han Cang wants to use the Bear Gang as a sacrifice to disgust Guo Kai to death."

"As for Brother Lian, he was part of Han Cang's scheme to annoy Guo Kai. Afterwards, the Bear Gang was either dealt with by Guo Kai or silenced by Han Cang."

Li Zuoche said, "The Bear Gang arrested Brother Cheng and handed him over to Guo Kai in person. Whether Guo Kai had any intention of getting back at Brother Cheng or not, in the eyes of others, it would seem that Guo Kai was vindictive and wanted to kill General Lian Po."

"Han Cang's plan is truly ruthless. No wonder he is a favorite minister of Guo Kai."

After listening to what Li Zuoche and Cao Ze said, Lian Cheng was a little confused.

"That car...should I offer to give it to him/her?"

Before this, if it weren't for Cao Ze, he would only be thinking about how to fight the Bear Gang, and he would never have been kidnapped by the Bear Gang even if he were beaten to death.

However, it seems that he can disgust Guo Kai to death now, so he doesn't mind surrendering voluntarily, causing a scene at Guo Kai's Prime Minister's residence, and adding fuel to the fire.

Li Zuoche laughed and said, "Brother Cao has said so much, Brother Cheng, just go ahead and do it. Guo wouldn't dare to hurt you."

"However, just in case, let's invite Sister Yafei along, just in case something unexpected happens."

Lian Cheng nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll listen to you. You're smart. I'll give you twenty gold coins after this is done."

Li Zuoche was even more delighted. "Hey, let's go see the excitement tonight."

Then Li Zuoche and Cao Zezuo taught Lian Cheng how to curse effectively.

Lian Cheng's eyes grew brighter and brighter; this was fucking awesome!

"Fine, I'll just sit here and wait to die tonight!"

Lian Cheng strode away. Brother Cao was right. If you're going to put on an act, you might as well go all the way. Just sit at home and wait for disaster to strike.

Li Zuoche invited, "Brother Cao, let's go to Feixue Pavilion together."

Cao Ze said with a half-smile, "Why don't you go yourself?"

Li Zuoche chuckled, "Since last night, Brother Cao has been exempted from all fees by Sister Yafei. I'm shameless enough to take advantage of Brother Cao's influence."

Cao Ze said disdainfully, "You freeloader, you're disgusting."

"Hey hey hey..."

Saving ten gold coins made Li Zuoche very happy.

Following behind Cao Ze, they arrived at Feixue Pavilion during the day.

There weren't many girls inside.

Because it's not open to the public during the day, there are no visitors.

It was mostly girls playing music, practicing dance, and chatting.

Most of these girls were daughters of scholar-official families, so they were all exceptionally skilled in playing musical instruments and dancing.

"In the north there is a beautiful woman. Peerless and independent..."

A beautiful young woman, with a voice as melodious as a nightingale, sang poetry to the accompaniment of string music.

Li Zuoche exclaimed in admiration, "Sister Yafei and Miss Xuenu are truly amazing. They set the poem to music in just one night, and it sounds quite beautiful."

Then, changing the subject, Li Zuoche chuckled and said, "But Brother Cao is still the best. Such a good poem, he can write it off the cuff as soon as he opens his mouth."

Cao Ze scoffed, "Good that you know. Learn from this yourself, and stop asking me for love poems all the time, which will only tarnish my reputation."

While the two were chatting, Ya Fei strolled over gracefully.

"Mr. Cao, it's only past noon, why have you come to Feixue Pavilion? Are you missing Xue'er?"

Cao Ze smiled without saying a word and sat down at the table with Li Zuoche.

Ya Fei knelt beside Cao Ze and casually joked, "Now all the girls in the pavilion can sing the poem you wrote. I'm sure that in a couple of days, your name will be known throughout Handan City."

As if remembering something, he said, "Sir, you haven't named this poem yet. Why don't we decide on a title today?"

Cao Ze casually said, "Since it was written for the Snow Maiden, let's call it the Snow Maiden Song."

Ya Fei smiled gently and said, "Sir, won't you admit your feelings for Xue'er?"

Cao Ze smiled faintly and said, "The falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is indifferent. What's the point of whether Miss Xue Nu admits it or not, since she has clearly stated that she will never marry?"

We're all veteran players, so let's not try to trick each other.

Li Zuoche silently noted it down: "The falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is heartless."

That's a really good line; in Brother Cao's words, it's perfect for flirting with girls.

Ya Fei was slightly taken aback, recalling what Xue Nu had said last night: what does it matter whether you like someone or not?

I feel even more strongly that Cao Ze and Xue Nu are a match made in heaven, so perfectly matched. It's a pity that Xue Nu has to resolve her inner conflicts herself...

"Hehe, alright. So, tell me, what brings you here?"

Li Zuoche briefly explained the situation, and Ya Fei nodded slightly, smiling slyly, "Alright, let's go over and celebrate with Prime Minister Guo tonight."

Night was falling.

The Prime Minister's residence was brightly decorated and bustling with activity, attracting many guests.

As the princess's sister, Consort Ya received high-level treatment and easily led Cao Ze and Li Zuoche into Guo Kai's residence.

When the banquet reached its midpoint, Guo Kai went to the main hall.

At the back gate of the Prime Minister's residence, Han Cang, who wanted to annoy Guo Kai, secretly opened the door for Lian Cheng, who was tied up and also wanted to annoy Guo Kai.

With a beaming smile, Guo Kai delivered his acceptance speech in the main hall, expressing his determination to be loyal to his duties, make good use of talent, share the king's burdens, and make the Zhao Kingdom great again!

Little did they know that disgust had already opened the door to more disgust; disgust... had arrived home!

Chapter 43 The Taste of Qin Shi: Music and Dance Continue

The main hall of the Prime Minister's residence was bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of string and wind instruments, and several beautiful women were dancing gracefully.

Cao Ze sipped his wine, ate fried peanuts, and sampled Kung Pao chicken, shredded pork with garlic sauce, and hot and sour shredded potatoes. He didn't act like an outsider at all; he was just there to watch the fun.

But I must say, Qin's World is really something else.

Besides the stockings and high heels trick, he has now seen corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts and other good things.

Although he didn't know how it appeared, it certainly made him happy.

I also did some research and figured out why these things weren't widely available.

Firstly, it is a newly emerging agricultural practice, and there is a lack of relevant agricultural tools and planting methods.

Secondly, and this is a crucial point, the advantages of these things in ancient times were not as prominent or exaggerated as they are today.

Without modern improved varieties and unlimited fertilizer, the yield can only be said to be slightly higher, but limited.

For example, the current yield of sweet potatoes is generally around 1,200 jin per mu, but there is potential for improvement.

(Note: The yield of sweet potatoes in ancient times is a mystery, but when they first appeared, the maximum yield was only about a thousand catties. PS1: Sweet potatoes have only about one-quarter to one-fifth the calories of wheat, and have a high water content, making them less suitable for storage compared to wheat and other grains. In other words, a thousand catties of sweet potatoes has about the same calories as two hundred catties of grain. PS2: Root crops are toxic and require detoxification treatment. They are not an ideal staple food.)

Li Zuoche looked around and noticed with his sharp eyes that Han Cang, who had just gone out, had returned.

Seeing Han Cang's calm expression and light steps, one could tell that Brother Cheng had already been brought in by Xiong Da, who had tied him up.

He whispered with a grin in Cao Ze's ear, "Brother Cao, stop eating. The show is about to begin."

After picking up the last piece of shredded pork with garlic sauce, Cao Ze praised, "The chefs in this mansion are quite good."

The boiled meat he ate with the wolf pack and the dry rations he ate on the long journey were really a waste of his appetite.

I've made up my mind that from now on I must make sure my wife and kids eat and drink well.

Immediately, Cao Ze turned his gaze to Guo Kai, who looked somewhat like a big-mouthed monkey. He really looked like King Gigi.

Look at him, so happy, taking a couple of sips of wine, his face as red as a monkey's bottom.

Tsk tsk, I wonder how badly Lian Cheng will belittle him later.

However, he paid more attention to this guy named Han Cang, who was said to be as favored as Guo Kai.

Her eyes were like peach blossoms, her face was rosy, and she had a delicate, feminine appearance.

However, he dared not underestimate him. According to later records, Li Mu was either framed to death by Guo Kai or framed to death by this androgynous fellow.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the two good brothers acted together.

Ya Fei had been watching Cao Ze eat and drink the whole time. When he finally put down his chopsticks, she covered her mouth and chuckled, "Do you really love eating that much?"

Cao Ze chuckled and said, "Your Highness, are you unaware that matters of the heart between men and women often begin with food and drink?"

Ya Fei was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized, and smiled, "Mencius said, 'Food and sex are human nature. These are the most important things for a person, and should not be avoided.'"

"Young master is a man of character. You are welcome to visit Feixue Pavilion more often. Xue'er's cooking skills are also quite good."

Ya Fei once again considered becoming a matchmaker, hoping that Cao Ze could win over Xue Nu and help her resolve her inner conflict. She spared no effort in finding opportunities to bring them together.

"She can cook?" Cao Ze asked in surprise. "I thought she was really a goddess or fairy from the Miaogu Mountain, untouched by worldly affairs."

"You absolutely have to try it if you get the chance!"

Cao Ze was very curious about what kind of food the Snow Woman cooked.

Ya Fei smiled and nodded, determined to make Xue Nu learn to cook from her as soon as possible.

As Cao Ze and Ya Fei chatted casually about Xue Nu, the banquet entered its second half.

Guo Kai stood up with a smug look on his face, ready to once again express his loyalty to Zhao Yan, who did not actually exist, to the guests.

Unexpectedly, Xiong Da, the leader of the Bear Gang, strode into the main room, pulling Lian Cheng, who was tied up, with one hand and a big smile on his face.